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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

PSA Caraga to hold CBPI 2012 Reg’l Data
Dissemination Forum

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 9 (PIA) – The Philippine
Statistics Authority (PSA) Caraga is set to hold the Regional Dissemination
Forum on 2012 Census of Philippine Business and Industry (CPBI) on December 19,
2014 at the Patria’s Inn and Resto Bar, this city.

According to PSA interim regional director
Rosalinda Celeste-Apura, the 2012 Census of CPBI is a nationwide survey that
serves as reliable bases upon which the government and private sectors can
formulate socio-economic development plans and policies.

“Specifically, the survey results are used in: the
construction of national and regional accounts of the Philippine economy;
formulating and monitoring plans/policies in the attainment of national and
regional economic structures and performances; and in the market research and
feasibility studies,” Apura disclosed.

It was also learned that said activity will be
participated by the provincial/city planners, representatives of national line
agencies, academe and owners of business establishments.

For more information, the PSA Caraga regional
office can be reached at telephone number: (085) 342-5764 and 225-5219. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)

BCPO bares accomplishments on intensified law
enforcement campaign

By Venus L. Garcia

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 9 (PIA) – In carrying out its
mission of enforcing the law, ensuring public safety, and maintaining peace and
order in the city, the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) headed by city director
P/SSupt Nerio Bermudo has illustrated positive operations on illegal logging,
illegal drugs, and enforcement of special laws which mirrored the intensified
police operations to counter the menaces in town.

Bermudo revealed that for the period October 21 to
November 25, 2014, a total of 522 crime incidents were recorded, 251 of these
are index crimes while the remaining 271 crime incidents are non-index. Theft
is the most prevalent based on the distribution of index crimes. “It indicates
that our office is strictly implementing the Police Integrated Patrol System (PIPS),
specifically the conduct of strong checkpoints and serious operation against
illegalities on drugs, logging, gambling,” he said.

In addition, BCPO has strengthened its
anti-criminality campaign through the implementation of Patrol 101 where a four
squad police personnel rove at strategic locations in the city to deter
lawbreakers; conduct of recoreda; distribution and posting of Philippine
National Police hotline numbers; and inspection and visitation of financial
establishments.

According to Bermudo, they were able to arrest 14
individuals and confiscated 1,932.376 grams of marijuana with estimated value
of P15,000; 106.5152 grams of shabu with estimated value of P563,100; and
several drug paraphernalia. He also confirmed that seven cases were already
filed in court.

On their campaign against illegal gambling, six
persons were apprehended. Fruit game and video karera machines were confiscated
with five cases filed in court.

Also, 38.98 cubic meters logs with P920,000
estimated market value were recovered and turned over to Community Environment
and Natural Resources Office (CENRO).

“Included also in our successful operations was
the capture of 18 wanted persons, all covered with warrant of arrest. Our
proactive police forces shall continue to serve and protect the people and we
also encourage citizen’s participation in solving crimes in our locality,”
bared Bermudo. (VLG/PIA-Caraga)

‘Buy Caraga by Caraga’ trade fair 2014 to open in
Butuan City

By Venus L. Garcia

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 9 (PIA) – In keeping abreast
with Caraga region’s status as one of the fast growing local economies in the
country, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga in partnership with
Butuan-Agusan Chamber and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)
Caraga is providing a bigger and better platform for micro, small and medium
enterprises (MSMEs) in promoting their products and services through launching
of a regional trade fair and exhibit dubbed “Hininang Para sa Pasko, buy Caraga
by Caraga” at the Atrium, Robinsons Place Butuan, this city.

The marketing event which will run from December
12-15, 2014 will showcase the handicrafts, wearables and fashion accessories,
fresh and processed foods, furniture and furnishings, and other products and
services that the region is known for.

It will also highlight the products that made
prominence during the Manila FAME (Furnishings and Apparel Manufacturers'
Exchange), National Food Fair and the National Fashion Fair conducted here in
the Philippines.

The organizers are inviting the public to visit
the trade fair where gift items are for grabs for the holiday season. They are
likewise encouraging the local folks to support the homegrown businesses.

DTI undersecretary Zenaida Maglaya will lead the
cutting of ribbons being the guest of honor during the said occasion.
(VLG/PIA-Caraga)

He confirmed that a total of 5,754 families coming
from 49 barangays of seven municipalities and one city in the province have
been advised to seek shelter in identified evacuation centers nearest them.

In his “Final Report re: Typhoon ‘Ruby’” dated
December 7, 2014 sent to Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Caraga regional director
Liza Mazo, the local government units (LGUs) that implemented evacuation in
Surigao del Sur were the towns of Bayabas, Cagwait, Marihatag, Cortes,
Hinatuan, Lingig, and Lanuza as well as Tandag City.

However, De Guzman admitted that except for all
the troubles and inconveniences, no damage brought about by Typhoon Ruby had
been reported and/or recorded.

Surigao del Sur was among the initial provinces
that were placed under Public Storm Signal No. 2 as the said typhoon was
getting closer to make landfall during that time. (NGBT/Radyo ng Bayan
Tandag/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Infra projects inaugurated in AgNor town

By Ian Sabado

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 9 (PIA) - Residents of barangays
Pinanaan and Lingayao, both from the municipality of Las Nieves, Agusan del
Norte can now enjoy the newly completed infrastructure projects expected to
spur development in the municipality.

These infrastructure projects are the construction
of Road at Brgy. Pinanaan and construction of mini-market at Brgy. Lingayao.

Funding for the said infrastructure projects was
pushed for by Agusan del Norte first district representative Lawrence Fortun
and was implemented by Department of Public Works and Highways – Butuan City
District Engineering Office (BCDEO).

These infrastructure projects have long been
desired by the people of Las Nieves, whose distance from major trade centers of
the province, and abysmal infrastructure system spoils flow of economic
activities. While possessing abundant nature endowments, the municipality of
Las Nieves recorded a significant poverty incidence in the region.

In a ribbon-cutting and turn-over ceremony held
Friday, Fortun expressed his hopes for the said important projects to spur
needed economic activities for the municipality, connecting better
opportunities for the people of Las Nieves.

Early November, the solon inaugurated a spate of
infrastructure projects in his district, one of the biggest shares for the
region.

The solon also bares the construction of more
infrastructure projects scheduled to be completed within the fiscal year. (District
Constituency Office, Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

Dinagat Islands reports zero casualty during
Typhoon Ruby

SAN JOSE, Dinagat Islands, Dec. 9 (PIA) - The
province of Dinagat Islands recorded zero casualties as per report by the
Incident Management Team during the overall assessment for the 4-day
monitoring, preparations and response during Typhoon Ruby conducted on Monday,
December 8, 2014 at the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Office (PDRRMO) Incident Command Post, this province.

According to Provincial Information Officer Jane
A. Mayola, the municipality of San Jose has the most number of families
evacuated with a total of 1,042 families or 3,882 individuals followed by the
municipality of Basilisa with 941 families or 3,239 individuals, and Loreto
with 531 families or 2,655 individuals.

Mayola said that the Provincial Social Welfare and
Development Office has distributed a total of 10,289 family packs composed of
rice, sardines, and corned beef.

On her part, PDRRMO officer and Incident Commander
Rosario “Inday” Roxas expressed her gratitude to all provincial officials who
were very supportive especially to governor Glenda B. Ecleo and vice governor
Benglen B. Ecleo who entrusted them the job with full support and confidence.

The PDRRMO are still conducting damage assessment
on property, school buildings, infrastructure like roads and bridges.
(SDR/PIA-Dinagat Islands)

154 cops in SurSur get promoted

By Greg Tataro Jr.

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Dec. 9 (PIA) – A
total of 154 cops of this province, 146 of them classified as Police
Non-Commissioned Officers (PNCOs) have earned their respective promotions
recently.

Acting provincial director P/SSupt. Narciso
Verdadero led the mass oath-taking and donning of ranks ceremonies for the PNCO
promotees on Monday, December 8.

However, it was learned that a separate ceremony
was also held on the same day in Caraga Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13) for
policemen who earned an officer’s rank—eight of them came from the
province.

Governor Johnny Pimentel gave a message while SPO4
Noel Recamara delivered the acceptance speech on behalf of his fellow honorees
during the fitting ceremony held at the Police Provincial Office in Camp
Vicente L. Pimentel, Sr., this city.

The newly promoted cops here were pinned by their
respective spouses/family members.